justturbo2

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just wanted to know if anyone has used a 28x11.50 tire on a fd. and if so what modifications was need to do so if any
thanks justin

C. Ludwig

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I know it's been asked before on here. Not sure there was ever a definitive answer. Think Bacon was gonna try??? I know 26x11.5 fits without any sheetmetal work and tucks in nicely.

Bacon

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I haven't done it yet, but you will have to roll the fenders for the 28, the 15" rim you will have to shave the caliper and trailing arm/toe link ... It can be done but it crazy tight!
I'm cutting 1.33's on the Et streets 26x10.5x16, I borrowed Jim from jpr's 11.5, but had other issues haven't made a full pass oN them..so I haven't seen the need to make the switch ... Ohh I was breaking the 10.5 Etstreets loose for .3-.4 on the 1-2 shift... Dosent happen with the 11.5's

justturbo2

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Thanks for the info Bacon.
Let us know how the 28's fit if you do it.
I am going to try the 26x11.5
Thanks

Trots*88TII-AE*

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The 11.5 ET streets are only just under 10" wide though, are full slicks a true 11.5" tread? On my FC the 26x11.5 ET streets are a nice but tight fit with only rolled fenders. Might or might not make a difference for FD's depending on the tire you use...

C. Ludwig

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Good point. I hadn't thought of that. The 11.5 I was referring to is an ET Street. They're about the same (visually anyway) section and tread width as the true 10.5 ET Drag.

Bacon

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Yea the 10.5 is like a 9.5 contact patch and 11.5 just shy of 10.5, pretty sure most of MT's are like that, Hoosier true to contact patch

justturbo2

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Any updates??

Bacon

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Speednyc just fit 27x11.5x15, figment looks stock with the right offset

justturbo2

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thanks bacon. i saw the wheels he had, but not on the car. i am going to ask him to post som pics with it on the car.

sk8world

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Yeah, I was upset once I saw they had 27's in the et streets. I knew that was the better choice.

Rob XX 7

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864angel112

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What are the specs on the wheels if you care to share.

justturbo2

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Thanks for the pics rob.
Roan the 17 look good up front.
Love how the rear sit....

7passu

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rob xx7, what is the full wheel and tire specs? Looks great! I have gto spares for my skinnies but need tires

beefcake

Would also love to hear rim an tyre specs , that's a great looking setup , off subject but what brand is that side trim panel , looking for it as we'll

Rob XX 7

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Its not my car, i have no info on the wheels just sharing the pics

justturbo2

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I will try and get info for everyone

2jzfdrx7

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Justturbo2,

That would be much appreciated man!

7passu

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Thank you!

full-cruise

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thats roan's fd,
rear wheel fitment! 15 X 10 with a 27 x 11.5 tire on stock quarters, no rubbing no spacers.. 17 inch skinnies up front.

kool *** dude

h_turbo

Wow, what a beautiful car that white FD is. The car looks so clean.

SPEED_NYC

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Thanks guys. In that vid the car was running borrowed front and rear wheels. the wheels in the vid are 15 x 3.5 front with 26inch MT and 15x8 rear with 26x10 M7H racemasters. the pics at the begining of the thread are the new setup with 17 x 3.5 and 15 x 10 wheels. hoping for some better launches with a little more rubber under the car

MazdaspeedR1

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Did you have to shave the rear calipers?

MazdaspeedR1

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I would also love to know the backspacing on the new wheels. I need a set of these. Please help me mr Speed NYC